AsusCHROMEBOX Desktopmodel: M004U

Quick Description

Like Chrome books, this ultra-compact computer has limited functionality but if all you need is a way to browse the web, check your mail and participate to social media, this is a great option; it even supports quite a few apps so games and working on homework on this is definitely possible.

The device's small size makes it easy to hook up to a TV (I would definitely see this as a great kitchen computer) or at the back of a computer monitor to build your own all-in-one.

This is a good stationary computer for...

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this stationary computer which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

Frequently Discounted. This device gets discounted on a regular basis (38.81% of the time to be exact).

Input Devices not included. Which usually means you will have to supply your own Keyboard and Mouse. You might already have a set from your previous computer. Otherwise, you will have to buy new ones. $40-$219

Speakerless. This stationary computer needs external speakers to play sounds. Your options are to hook it up to a TV or a monitor with built-in speakers, use external speakers or a headset.$0-$500

No Camera or Microphone. If your plans include skyping with family members, you would need a webcam or, for best results, a headset and microphone.$40-$380

Screenless. If you don't already have a monitor from your last computer, you could connect this stationary computer to a TV or get a new monitor.$115-$650

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this stationary computer.$30-$150

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $330 on accessories.

Currently out-of-stock everywhere I've looked.

It was last seen on 2019-03-09, priced at $346.99.

Based on 1291 days of observation, the Asus CHROMEBOX Desktop usually costs ~$220 in Canada. The lowest price on record for this stationary computer is $20.88.

Pricing

History

Specs

Here's how the Asus CHROMEBOX Desktop ranks compared to similar devices. The more stars there are, the better (except for the price row).

The Meaty details

The Specs

Operating System: Chrome OS

Processor: Intel Celeron 2955U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size:
No built-in screen.

Dimensions: 12.40 × 12.40 × 4.20 cm

Weight: 0.60 kg

The features

External Power Brick

Built-in Media Card Reader

DisplayPort

HDMI

USB 3

Ethernet 10

Ethernet 100

Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)

3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack

Wi-Fi a

Wi-Fi b

Wi-Fi g

Wi-Fi n

Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)

USB Type-A

Multiple Monitor Support

Repair / Upgrade Options

Score

Ease of Maintenance

Memory Upgrade

6/10

A technician can help you with that

Data Storage

6/10

A technician can help you with that

Graphics Upgrade

0/10

Can't be repaired or updated

What it's capable of

Here are the tasks this computer can handle and how easily it'll breeze through it. A 5-star rating means it should handle the task at a professional level, a 1-star rating means it can do it, but it likely won't be a pleasant experience.

Activities it will handle

Web & Communication

The basics

5/5

Design Websites

0/5

Audio & Visual medias

The basics

2/5

Music Production

0/5

Drawing and Illustrations

2/5

Photo Editing

0/5

Video Editing

0/5

Texts & Numbers

The basics

2/5

Video Games

Casual and Mobile Games

1/5

Enthusiast Games

0/5

Triple-A Video Games

0/5

3D and CAD

The basics

0/5

Programs, Apps and Games it will handle

Activity ratings are good but sometimes, you want to be absolutely sure your next purchase will be able to run a specific piece of software.

A 1 star rating means the program'll be usable (according to the developer's own definition; some are more demanding than others); 3 stars mean recommended specs are met with this device; 5 stars will means you will have plenty of overhead to handle uncommon uses of that program like mods, plug-ins and more.

Pricing Accuracy

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